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The Mackenzie Affair Episode 1 (1977)

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Film details

Featuring

James Cosmo Roddy McMillan Ann Hasson
Countries

United Kingdom Scotland New Zealand
Year

1977
Type

Television

Synopsis

Set in Western Ross in 1846. Shepherd James Mackenzie finds himself in an untenable position, torn between his job and the adverse consequences the sheep farming in which he is involved has on local crofters. Harsh conditions and a harsh landlord lead to trouble and he flees Scotland, stowing away on board a ship with his dog and ending up in New Zealand.

Cast & Credits

Cast
- - Jamie Mackenzie
    
    James Cosmo
  - Christian
    
    Roddy McMillan
  - Jessie
    
    Ann Hasson
  - Sidebottom
    
    Roger Oakley
  - Reston
    
    Chic Littlewood
  - Tancred
    
    Ken Blackburn
  - Sergeant Seager
    
    Robin Bowering
Credits
- Unknown:
  - Director
    
    Joan Craft
  - Production Company
    
    South Pacific Television
  - Production Company
    
    Scottish TV
  - Producer
    
    John Mcrae
  - [Production Supervisor (Scotland)]
    
    Paddy Higson
  - Script
    
    Alistair Bell
  - Author of the Original Work
    
    James McNeish

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